The fifth season: construction

Above: The extensive rail, street and sidewalk project on West Whitman Street in Palouse is nearing the home stretch. With 500 feet of new railroad completed, crews work to lay rubber interface on both sides of the track to seal out water. Right: A flagger directs traffic in Colfax as a crew from the Washington Department of Transportation performs an inspection on the bridge at the “Y” at the north end of town.